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Christmas crackers were invented by thomas smith, a london pastry cook in 1846. History of christmas crackers olde english crackers christmas. Made of a cardboard tube, wrapped around with decorated foil paper, with the cracker strip running through the middle. A christmas cracker is a type of party favor originating in england. Christmas crackers bulk 20 pack holiday decorations party. History of christmas crackers olde english crackers.
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